How to breed Eucommia ulmoides

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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Growing will be better between 10 to 30 degrees, and northern areas need to be kept warm. During the growth period, it needs to be in a place with sufficient astigmatism, but no strong light. Watering can be adjusted according to climatic conditions, generally keeping it moist but not waterlogged. It doesn’t require much fertilizer, so you don’t need to apply too much.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Its distribution range in our country is very wide, so its adaptability to temperature is relatively strong. Generally speaking, it will grow better between ten and thirty degrees. In addition, it has a certain degree of cold resistance, but breeding in very northern places requires cold protection.

2. Light: Eucommia likes sunlight and needs it during the growth period. Let it be in a place with sufficient astigmatism, but no strong light. In summer, it must be shaded, preferably around 50 to 60%. In other seasons, you have to be careful when there is strong light.

3. Watering: Eucommia ulmoides likes a humid environment, but It is also afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, watering can be adjusted according to climate conditions. Generally speaking, it is best to keep it moist but not waterlogged. In winter, don’t water too much.

4. Fertilization: Eucommia ulmoides does not require much fertilizer. As long as there are enough nutrients in the soil, you don't need to apply too much fertilizer. If you gain too much weight, it will be harmful.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Reproduction: Seed reproduction can be used. Choose seeds that are plump, fresh, and shiny in color as they will germinate more easily. November to December and February to March are more suitable for sowing. Before sowing, soaking in water at 20 to 30 degrees Celsius for a period of time can also increase the germination rate. Specifically, it is more appropriate to use the "drill sowing" method, and the row spacing can be between 20 and 25 centimeters. After sowing, cover with a layer of grass to facilitate their germination.

2. Pruning: Pruning of Eucommia ulmoides is mainly done in spring. It’s the job of topping. Leaves that are too dense can also be dealt with slightly.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 Diseases: The more common ones include "root rot", which is more common from June to August and can be prevented and treated with thiophanate and other chemicals. There is also "blight", which can be treated with some bactericidal agents, such as carbendazim.

2. Pests: The main species include "scarab beetles", The damage caused by "leopard wood moth" and others will be serious, and their adults need to be eliminated, and their eggs must also be cleaned up.

4. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: It is non-toxic. It is a traditional Chinese medicine and has medicinal value.

2. Whether it can be grown at home: generally no Yes, it is not an ornamental plant.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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